United Hatzalah

United Hatzalah introduces world’s first narrow electric ambulance

The $45,000 vehicles, dubbed the mini-lance, can even get up stairs and over narrow sidewalks and streets.

Only 10% of Israelis know how to properly administer CPR

The study was aimed at discovering how well the general populace of Israel could respond to a medical emergency that they came across before emergency responders could arrive.

Erdan officially recognizes United Hatzalah as national rescue force

Ashdod hosts Israel’s first medics course given in sign language

After becoming the first deaf emergency medical technician in the country, Nechama Loebel has once again broken barriers for the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Health Ministry to launch ‘Post’ campaign to save kids from hot cars

The stickers, to be designed by the State Advertising Authority, will be distributed at well-baby centers, health fund clinics, petrol stations and elsewhere to all vehicle owners around the country.

Hundreds injured, treated in Meron during Lag Ba’omer celebrations

People suffered injuries in degrees varying from light to severe as a result of wounds, burns, dehydration and other medical problems.

American Heart Association picks United Hatzalah as training partner

United Hatzalah volunteers in the free service arrive at the scene within three minutes.

Knesset forces first responders’ dispute into arbitration

The Magen David Adom/United Hatzalah imbroglio may soon reach an end.

Ashdod woman dies after medic is mistakenly told it wasn’t an emergency

Erroneous information came from Magen David Adom, according to United Hatzalah volunteer.

Israeli EMS organizations: Blood, sweat and tears

No one denies that Magen David Adom saves many lives, but there are some criticisms, including feuding with all-volunteer United Hatzalah.